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Wednesday, October 27, 2010

LEGAL NEWS 27.10.2010

Kasab trial: Court views CCTV footage

Sify

Mumbai, Oct 26 (IANS) The Bombay High Court Tuesday viewed CCTV footage of
the terrorists' attack on Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus here on the night of
Nov ...

<http://sify.com/news/kasab-trial-court-views-cctv-footage-news-national-kk0t43ejdjj.html>

Supreme Court clears decks for trial court verdicts in Gujarat riots cases

Daily News & Analysis

By Rakesh Bhatnagar | Place: New Delhi | Agency: DNA In a major
development, the Supreme Court (SC) gave the go-ahead on Tuesday to trial
courts in Gujarat ...

http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_supreme-court-clears-decks-for-trial-court-verdicts-in-gujarat-riots-cases_1458197>

SC cancels bail, orders Raju, 5 others back to jail

Times of India

The court, however, asked the trial court to speed up the trial and
complete it by July 31 next year, and said that the accused could seek bail
if the ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/SC-cancels-bail-orders-Raju-5-others-back-to-jail/articleshow/6814979.cms>

SIT to wrap up Gulbarg killings probe in 2 weeks

Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has finally given the go-ahead for trial court
verdicts on the Sabarmati Express train burning and Godhra riots cases. ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/SIT-to-wrap-up-Gulbarg-killings-probe-in-2-weeks/articleshow/6818923.cms>

SC clears decks for trial courts to give verdicts in Guj riots ...

By admin

Supreme Court gave the green signal for the trial courts in Gujarat to give
their verdict in the 2002 Godhra train carnage and seven cases of communal
riots.

<http://apnnews.com/2010/10/27/sc-clears-decks-for-trial-courts-to-give-verdicts-in-guj-riots/>

You can't quit, Country most important, major told

Hindustan Times

The Armed Forces Tribunal on Tuesday dismissed the plea of an UAV
specialist Army major, who wanted to quit the Army to take care of his
ailing father. ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/You-can-t-quit-Country-most-important-major-told/Article1-618267.aspx>

Man in jail for killing wife, kids find shelter with CWC

Indian Express

The CWC solution came in after the Delhi Commission for Protection of Child
Rights (DCPCR) — which was directed to adopt the children almost two
months ago ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Man-in-jail-for-killing-wife--kids-find-shelter-with-CWC/703102/>

City student chosen for National Consultation on Juvenile Justice

Indian Express

... to constitute Juvenile Justice Board (JJB), Child Welfare Committee
(CWC) and Special Juvenile Police Unit (SJPU) in every District within six
weeks. ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/city-student-chosen-for-national-consultation-on-juvenile-justice/703025/>

Amit Shah is dangerous even inside jail, Tulsi tells HC

Indian Express

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has opposed the bail application
of former junior Home Minister Amit Shah at the Gujarat High Court (HC),
...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/amit-shah-is-dangerous-even-inside-jail-tulsi-tells-hc/703092/>

HC defers Vodafone tax hearing to Nov 23

Economic Times

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court on Wednesday deferred to Nov 23 a hearing of
Vodafone's petition against a move by Indian tax office to treat it as an
agent ...

<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/6820390.cms>

HC lifts stay on sand mining but sets a limit of 2 metres

Indian Express

In a major relief to builders, sand miners and suppliers across the state,
the Bombay High Court on Tuesday vacated the stay on sand mining. ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/HC-lifts-stay-on-sand-mining-but-sets-a-limit-of-2-metres/703138/>


Transferred HC judge hits out at 'internal politics'

Times of India

Along with Justice Aruna Suresh (Orissa), Justice Aggarwal (MP) was
transferred out of Delhi HC by Chief Justice of India, HS Kapadia, in
"public interest. ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Transferred-HC-judge-hits-out-at-internal-politics/articleshow/6818080.cms>


Food for aanganwadis: HC asks details of schemes in Gujarat

Indian Express

The Gujarat High Court has ordered the state government to submit the
details of schemes, if any, to identify Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and Mahila
Mandals ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Food-for-aanganwadis---HC-asks-details-of-schemes-in-Gujarat/703110/>


Madras Hc doubts Subhiksha ops, plan

Business Standard

The Madras High Court, which dismissed Subhiksha's merger proposal on
Monday, has raised serious objections and doubts over the Rs 230 crore
which was ...

<http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/madras-hc-doubts-subhiksha-ops-plan/412775/>


HC issues notices to MEA, Kerala govt

IBNLive.com

PTI | 08:10 PM,Oct 26,2010 Kochi, Oct 26 (PTI) The Kerala High court today
issued notices to the External Affairs ministry and the state on the state
...

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/hc-issues-notices-to-mea-kerala-govt/447171.html>


HC direction to drugs control organisation on malaria kits

IBNLive.com

PTI | 02:10 AM,Oct 27,2010 Chennai,Oct26 (PTI):The Madras High Court has
directed the drugs control organisation to proceed against a firm which
seemingly ...

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/hc-direction-to-drugs-control-organisation-on-malaria-kits/448187.html>



HC pulls up central pharma department

Hindustan Times

The central pharmaceutical department was flayed by the Bombay High Court
on Tuesday for failing to take action against pharmaceutical companies that
priced ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/HC-pulls-up-central-pharma-department/Article1-618338.aspx>


HC upholds alimony order against film director

Express Buzz

CHENNAI: The Madras HC has upheld an order dated September 12, 2007 of the
Judicial Magistrate, Bhavani in Erode district, directing film director
Perarasu ...

<http://expressbuzz.com/cities/chennai/hc-upholds-alimony-order-against-film-director/218412.html>


SC upholds HC bail to Mahmudur

The Daily Star

The Supreme Court (SC) yesterday upheld a High Court (HC) order that
granted bail to Mahmudur Rahman, acting editor of the Bangla daily Amar
Desh, ...

<http://www.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=160167>

HC quashes penalty imposed on Megha Distributors

IBNLive.com

PTI | 08:10 PM,Oct 26,2010 Kochi, Oct 26 (PTI): Kerala High court today
quahsed the penalty imposed on Megha Distributors, the promoters of Bhutan
lotteries ...

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/hc-quashes-penalty-imposed-on-megha-distributors/447103.html>

DDA can encash Emaar bank guarantee: HC

Expressindia.com

PTI New Delhi In a setback to real estate giant Emaar MGF, the builder of
Commonwealth Games (CWG) village, the Delhi High Court today allowed the
DDA to ...

<http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/DDA-can-encash-Emaar-bank-guarantee--HC/702407/>



Cricket officials public servants: Kerala HC

CricInfo.com

In a ruling that could have widespread repercussions for cricket
administration in India, the Kerala High Court has said the officials of
the Kerala Cricket ...

<http://www.cricinfo.com/india/content/current/story/483661.html>

Bangalore HC wants panel on transport alternative

Daily News & Analysis

By Odeal D'Souza | Place: Bangalore | Agency: DNA The Bangalore high court
on Monday directed the state government to constitute an expert committee
headed ...

<http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_bangalore-hc-wants-panel-on-transport-alternative_1458158>

ASI pulled up for illegal demolition

Times of India

... the demolition followed by eviction. The petitioners informed HC that
they purchased land in 1982 after which it was mutated and numbered by the
MCD.

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/ASI-pulled-up-for-illegal-demolition/articleshow/6818132.cms>

What constitutes a sedition case?

IBNLive.com

Here are some facts on what constitutes sedition and its punishment under
the Indian Penal Code. The section 124A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC)
deals with ...

<http://ibnlive.in.com/news/what-constitutes-a-sedition-case/133788-3.html>

Syndicate Bank clerk sentenced to five years in prison for fraud

NetIndian

The CBI had filed 10 chargesheets against Mr Gupta under various sections
of the Indian Penal Code and the Prevention of Corruption Act.

<http://netindian.in/news/2010/10/26/0008456/syndicate-bank-clerk-sentenced-five-years-prison-fraud>

Fighting tobacco menace

Central Chronicle

If self-regulation is the policy to check human evils, then Union
Government should withdraw attempt-to-suicide from Indian Penal Code. ...

<http://www.centralchronicle.com/viewnews.asp?articleID=50320>

Akola civic chief, two others chargesheeted for cheating

IBNLive.com

The trio has been charged with cheating, criminal conspiracy and other
relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).According to the police,
...

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/akola-civic-chief-two-others-chargesheeted-for-cheating/445004.html>

No relief for army major who is set to marry American girl

Hindustan Times

Sayankar had moved the high court, as permission from the army was not
forthcoming after he applied in March. But due to complexity of his case,
...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/No-relief-for-army-major-who-is-set-to-marry-American-girl/Article1-618311.aspx>

Himachal High Court tries to reunite feuding brothers | Himachal Live

By Himachal Live News

In an order reflecting the humane side of law, the Himachal Pradesh High
Court has tried to bring the brothers together before settling the case.
Chief Justice Kurian Joseph and Justice Kuldip Singh Monday asked brothers
Vimal Kumar, ...

<http://www.himachallive.com/himachal-high-court-tries-to-reunite-feuding-brothers.html>

PIL against shutdowns, curfews

Rising Kashmir

Srinagar, Oct 26: The Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by two NGOs
last week against frequent shutdowns and imposition of curfews in the
Valley has ...

<http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/pil-against-shutdowns-curfews-2918.aspx>



RTI activist blew lid off Colaba scam in 2006

Times of India

Anandji stumbled on the case some years ago when he filed a PIL in the
Bombay high court on an IPS officers' housing society in Juhu which had
usurped land ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/RTI-activist-blew-lid-off-Colaba-scam-in-2006/articleshow/6818325.cms>



Jharkhand govt recommends CBI probe into SSF irregularities

IBNLive.com

The recommendation comes after the Jharkhand High Court had on August 28
disposed a PIL, which sought a CBI probe into the allegations, after the
government ...

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/jharkhand-govt-recommends-cbi-probe-into-ssf-irregularities/447251.html>

Child detention in immigration centres faces legal challenge

The Guardian

The case, which is expected to last three days, is being brought by Public
Interest Lawyers (PIL), with the human rights group Liberty and the
campaign ...

<http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2010/oct/26/child-detention-immigration-centres-challenge>

Hisar riots – State files reply; Matter adjourned

Law et al. News

A division bench of Chief Justice Mukul Mudgal and Justice Ajay Tewari had
issued notice to the government on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed
by a ...

<http://www.lawetalnews.com/NewsDetail.asp?newsid=2609>


City beautification drive fizzles out

Deccan Herald

Hearing a PIL filed by B Krishna Bhat, Chief Justice JS Khehar and Justice
AS Bopanna directed the BBMP to remove the hoardings. ...

<http://www.deccanherald.com/content/107885/city-beautification-drive-fizzles-out.html>

Former IG convicted in fake encounter case

The Hindu

The directive came on a writ petition alleging that the Naxalite leader was
killed in a fake police encounter in 1970 inside the Thirunelli forest in
...

<http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/kerala/article852328.ece>

Karnataka high court wants BDA to act on faulty allotments

Daily News & Analysis

The division bench was hearing a writ appeal filed by the BDA against a
single-judge bench order dated December 14, 2009. The judge had allowed the
petition ...

<http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_karnataka-high-court-wants-bda-to-act-on-faulty-allotments_1458422>

Supreme Court adjourns Lalit Modi case till 11 November

NDTV.com

The Supreme Court has adjourned the case filed by former IPL Commissioner
Lalit Modi for the reconstitution of the disciplinary committee till
November 11. ...

<http://cricket.ndtv.com/storypage.aspx?id=SPOEN20100158055&nid=62648>Supreme

Court adjourns Lalit Modi case till 11 November

NDTV.com

The Supreme Court has adjourned the case filed by former IPL Commissioner
Lalit Modi for the reconstitution of the disciplinary committee till
November 11. ...

http://cricket.ndtv.com/storypage.aspx?id=SPOEN20100158055&nid=62648>

Compensate Nandigram firing victims: SC

Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the West Bengal government
to pay compensation to all the victims of Nandigram police firing in 2007.
...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Compensate-Nandigram-firing-victims-SC/articleshow/6820202.cms>



CWG probe: Shunglu given status of SC judge

Economic Times

NEW DELHI: Former Comptroller and Auditor General VK Shunglu, who is
heading a panel investigating the Commonwealth Games corruption, has been
given the ...

<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/CWG-probe-Shunglu-given-status-of-SC-judge/articleshow/6818404.cms>

Gujarat riots: SC lifts stay on judgement

Gujarat Global.com

The Supreme Court on Tuesday lifted its stay on Godhra verdict and said
that trial courts can pronounce judgements in Sabarmati Express carnage and
seven ...

<http://www.gujaratglobal.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2268&Itemid=38>

Warehousing Act comes into force, receipts now negotiable

Economic Times

NEW DELHI: The much-awaited Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act,
2007 has come into force with effect from October 25, 2010. The Act,
legislated by ...

<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/Warehousing-Act-comes-into-force-receipts-now-negotiable/articleshow/6818228.cms>

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

LEGAL NEWS 26.10.2010

Police have legal backing to book Roy, Geelani for sedition, but no decision yet

Indian Express

The speeches instigated secession and were tantamount to sedition, is the
legal opinion. Section 124A provides for a three-year prison term and fine
for ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Police-have-legal-backing-to-book-Roy--Geelani-for-sedition--but-no-decision-yet/702514>

SC refuses to dismiss APW petition

Assam Tribune

NEW DELHI, Oct 25 – The Supreme Court has for now declined to dismiss a
civil writ petition that has called for putting on hold the Assembly polls
in Assam ...

<http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=oct2610/at08>

State to acquire lands in Kodanad estate

The Hindu

... and a writ petition filed by M. Holichandran to direct the State
government to ensure free and uninterrupted access and movement for
villagers. ...

<http://www.hindu.com/2010/10/26/stories/2010102658050100.htm>


CBI asked to constitute SIT to probe cases against bar members

IBNLive.com

A division bench comprising Justices Uma Nath Singh and Virendra Kumar
Dixit passed the order on a writ petition filed by a lawyer seeking
direction for ...

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/cbi-asked-to-constitute-sit-to-probe-cases-against-bar-members/445522.html>

Underground parking lot plan rejected

The Hindu

The High Court, acting on a writ petition filed by R. Chandran, had held
that the proposal to construct a multilevel underground car parking lot
included a ...

<http://www.hindu.com/2010/10/26/stories/2010102660140100.htm>

Madras varsity to pay for 'cheating' student

Express Buzz

The action of the University would amount to cheating the students, Justice
K Suguna said while allowing a writ petition from M Sivakumar, who joined
the ...

<http://expressbuzz.com/cities/chennai/madras-varsity-to-pay-for-%E2%80%98cheating%E2%80%99-student/218046.html>


Verdict reserved on council

Calcutta Telegraph

The NCP had filed a writ petition challenging the imposition of
administrator's rule in the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council from
April 1. ...

<http://www.telegraphindia.com/1101026/jsp/northeast/story_13101179.jsp>

SC seeks AG's view on Amar Singh & Jaya Prada's pleas for relief from anti ...

Times of India

Singh and Jaya Prada in their writ petitions have sought SC's protection
against disqualification in the event they decide to join a political party
or ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/SC-seeks-AGs-view-on-Amar-Singh-Jaya-Pradas-pleas-for-relief-from-anti-defection-law/articleshow/6810501.cms>

SC query on Nandi report

Calcutta Telegraph

New Delhi, Oct. 25: The Supreme Court today asked the CBI to inform by
Wednesday whether it would share the Nandigram firing probe report with the
Bengal ...

<http://www.telegraphindia.com/1101026/jsp/nation/story_13101429.jsp>

TN moves SC for acquiring Jaya's Estate land in Ooty

The Hindu

PTI The Hindu Villagers and DMK cadres staging a black flag demonstration
in front of the Kodanad Estate near Kotagiri on 10/10/2007. ...

<http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/tamil-nadu/article848963.ece>

SC to hear SIT report on Godhra riots today

Times of India

SIT appointed by SC, interrogated retired DGP PC Pande, IPS officer MK
Tandon, inspector general of police PB Gondia and former minister of state
for home ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/SC-to-hear-SIT-report-on-Godhra-riots-today/articleshow/6812100.cms>


SC dismisses L&T appeal on NTPC tender

Business Standard

PTI / New Delhi October 25, 2010, 17:29 IST The Supreme Court today
dismissed Larsen & Toubro's appeal challenging its disqualification from
participation ...

<http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/sc-dismisses-lt-appealntpc-tender/113450/on>

SC jails cops for bobbitizing man

Times of India

The fine amount would be paid to the victim as compensation, the SC
directed. Justice Katju, writing the judgment for the Bench, said policemen
who commit ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/SC-jails-cops-for-bobbitizing-man/articleshow/6811719.cms>

Notional loss due to Andhra ordinance: SKS Microfinance

Economic Times

The statement comes in the face of an Andhra Pradesh government ordinance
and a subsequent court judgement barring against any coercion to recover
loans. ...

<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/banking/finance/finance/Notional-loss-due-to-Andhra-ordinance-SKS-Microfinance/articleshow/6810562.cms>

Mamata skips meet on land Act

Indian Express

Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee appears to be playing truant on the
introduction of amendments to the Land Acquisition Act in Parliament
despite Prime ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Mamata-skips-meet-on-land-Act/702455>

'Was Akshay's unzipping act the legal advisor's idea?'

Hindustan Times

Justice VK Tahilramani on Monday wanted to know whether actor Akshay
Kumar's unzipping act during the Lakme Fashion Week 2009 was the legal
advisor's idea. ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Was-Akshay-s-unzipping-act-the-legal-advisor-s-idea/Article1-617912.aspx>

HC notice to civil surgeon as undertrial delivers stillborn

Indian Express

... the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Punjab, on a public
interest litigation (PIL) filed by Women Justice and Equality, a
Ludhiana-based NGO. ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/hc-notice-to-civil-surgeon-as-undertrial-delivers-stillborn/702483/>


PIL challenges appointment of politicians in cooperative bodies

Law et al. News

A PIL challenging the government decision was filed today in the Orissa
high court. Basant Kumar Baral, a social activist and a lawyer today filed
the PIL ...

<http://www.lawetalnews.com/NewsDetail.asp?newsid=2593>


JDS to move court for CBI probe into defection of MLAs

Hindustan Times

PTI The JD(S) on Monday said it will file a PIL in the Karnataka High Court
seeking a CBI probe into the resignation of opposition MLAs allegedly
engineered ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/JDS-to-move-court-for-CBI-probe-into-defection-of-MLAs/Article1-617733.aspx>


Marine Drive gyms face legal battle with locals

Times of India

The Marine Drive (GHEF) Residents' Welfare Association (MDRWA) is filing a
public interest litigation (PIL) against Parsi Gymkhana, Hindu Gymkhana ,
Islam ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Marine-Drive-gyms-face-legal-battle-with-locals/articleshow/6812618.cms>

Illegal mining: Petitioner told to implead Reddy

Express Buzz

While hearing the PIL filed by HS Doreswamy, freedom fighter and others,
the court asked the petitioner to amend the petition by impleading the
minister. ...

<http://expressbuzz.com/cities/bangalore/illegal-mining-petitioner-told-to-implead-reddy/218047.html>


Now, Lok Adalats for public utility services

Times of India

The authority can file a PIL or finance one on behalf of the poor or
illiterate. The state issued a notification for setting up Lok Adalats as
envisaged ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Now-Lok-Adalats-for-public-utility-services/articleshow/6812009.cms>


Juhu cops in dock for improper reply to RTI query

Daily News & Analysis

A PIL regarding this has been filed in the Bombay high court,” said
Anandji. When contacted, senior inspector Deepak Katkade said, “There is
no question of ...

<http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_juhu-cops-in-dock-for-improper-reply-to-rti-query_1457941>


'Killerline' victims still await justice

Hindustan Times

Mohan Singh Saini, Tarun's uncle said, “We will file a PIL in the court
soon. We don't need any more false assurances from anyone. ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Killerline-victims-still-await-justice/Article1-617913.aspx>


Cigarettes, Tobacco Banned in Govt Offices

Kashmir Observer

Voluntary Health Association of India has filed a PIL in the High Court of
J&K to ensure implementation of Section 4 and 6 of COTPA, which prohibits
smoking ...

<http://www.kashmirobserver.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6076:cigarettes-tobacco-banned-in-govt-offices-&catid=2:local-news&Itemid=3>

SPICY IP: Praveen Raj files rectification petition with GI ...

By Prashant Reddy

Our readers may remember that Praveen Raj had filed a PIL in the SC on the
same point a year ago and subsequently withdrew it since a similar PIL has
been filed before the Madras High Court by another person. However as
reported by us ...

<http://spicyipindia.blogspot.com/2010/10/praveen-raj-files-rectification.html>

Cash-for-query: SC dismisses PIL on fast trial of tainted MPs

A Bench headed by Mr Justice RV Raveendran dismissed the PIL seeking
“fast tracking” of criminal cases against the accused. Petitioner Mr
Alok Kumar, ...

<http://www.thestatesman.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=346171&catid=36>


HC directs to name respondents in PIL

The Karnataka High Court on Monday directed the petitioners in a mining
case to specify the respondents within four weeks' time.

<http://www.deccanherald.com/content/107520/hc-directs-name-respondents-pil.html>

PIL Writ Petition Against Indian Rupee Symbol Design Selection ...

Lucknow : One of the Indian rupee symbol design competition participant Mr.
Rakesh Kumar Singh had submitted a public interest litigation (PIL ) writ
...

<http://www.saveindianrupeesymbol.org/2010/10/pil-writ-petition-against-indian-rupee.html>

Every PIL will now be scrutinised by CJI - India - DNA

Chief Justice of India (CJI) SH Kapadia introduced fresh guidelines on
Monday to do away with the menace of frivolous public interest litigations
(PILs).

<http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_every-pil-will-now-be-scrutinised-by-cji_1457989>

Armed Forces: CJI's Demand Rejected By Finance Ministry!!!!

With the 'grapevine' stating that Rs 15000/ crores from CWG have been
stashed away by the Congress for the next general elections, the demand by
CJI is ...

<http://thegreatindianarmedforces.blogspot.com/2010/10/cjis-demand-rejected-by-finance.html>

SC defers Vodafone hearing to Nov 15

Economic Times

The Supreme Court had given its order while hearing Vodafone's appeal
against the Bombay High Court ruling that upheld the IT department's
position that it ...

<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/telecom/SC-defers-Vodafone-hearing-to-Nov-15/articleshow/6812393.cms>

Man accuses in-laws of torture, High Court quashes plea

Indian Express

The Bombay High Court on Monday quashed an FIR filed by a businessman
against his parents-in-law under the IPC 498, otherwise mostly used by
women who ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Man-accuses-in-laws-of-torture--High-Court-quashes-plea/702589/>

Why don't you give probe report to West Bengal govt: Supreme Court to CBI

Daily News & Analysis

"Neither we nor the high court had said that the report should be in a
sealed cover. Then, why are you not disclosing it to the state government?
...

<http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_why-don-t-you-give-probe-report-to-west-bengal-govt-supreme-court-to-cbi_1457890>

The Royals move court

Calcutta Telegraph

... the Rajasthan Royals filed a petition in the Bombay High Court,
challenging the Board's decision of terminating its franchise agreement, on
Monday. ...

<http://www.telegraphindia.com/1101026/jsp/sports/story_13101337.jsp>

More evidence needed to prove Pak's role in 26/11, says high court

Daily News & Analysis

... Mumbai | Agency: DNA The prosecution will have to give more detailed
evidence to show Pakistan's involvement, said the Bombay high court on
Tuesday. ...

<http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_more-evidence-needed-to-prove-pak-s-role-in-26-11-says-high-court_1457956>

High court interim order permits MFIs resume business in AP ...

High court interim order permits MFIs resume business in AP, The court will
hear the matter after two weeks, the time given to the state government to
file ...

<http://www.livemint.com/2010/10/22193213/High-court-interim-order-permi.html>

HC for status quo, allows DDA to encash Rs 90 cr

Indian Express

Real estate firm Emaar-MGF moved the Delhi High Court on Monday seeking an
injunction order against the Central government's nod to the Delhi
Development ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/hc-for-status-quo-allows-dda-to-encash-rs-90-cr/702535/>

T distorting HC order: Vodafone

Financial Express

New Delhi: Vodafone International Holdings BV on Monday challenged the
income tax department's new demand notice asking the British telecom giant
to pay ...

<http://www.financialexpress.com/news/I-T-distorting-HC-order--Vodafone/702329/>

HC dismisses plea of BEd aspirants

Times of India

LUCKNOW: In a setback to the candidates who appeared in BEd entrance and
later participated in the counselling on the basis an interim order, the
high court ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/HC-dismisses-plea-of-BEd-aspirants/articleshow/6811858.cms>

HC summons officials over viral deaths

Times of India

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad high court on Monday issued
notices directing senior health and administrative officers of UP to appear
in ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/HC-summons-officials-over-viral-deaths/articleshow/6812491.cms>

HC asks STF to assist CBI in probe against rowdy lawyers

Times of India

LUCKNOW: The high court has asked the STF to assist CBI in the probe
against rowdy lawyers of district court here on Monday. A bench of Justice
UN Singh and ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/HC-asks-STF-to-assist-CBI-in-probe-against-rowdy-lawyers/articleshow/6811857.cms>

Lawyers stage dharna demanding HC Bench

Times of India

"The government would examine the demand for a HC bench between Vijayawada
and Guntur as it is a genuine demand," the minister said. ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Lawyers-stage-dharna-demanding-HC-Bench/articleshow/6811801.cms>

HC rejects Subhiksha's merger plan with Blue Green

Economic Times

CHENNAI: Troubled retail chain Subhiksha's last-ditch attempt to survive
has failed, with the Madurai bench of the Madras High Court rejecting its
merger ...

<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/services/retailing/Madras-HC-rejects-Subhikshas-merger-plan-with-Blue-Green/articleshow/6812434.cms>


Suction pump dredging of sand needed to meet city demand: HC

Indian Express

The High Court recently imposed the stay after the state government had
failed to frame a policy for sand mining as per the earlier HC order.

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Suction-pump--dredging-of-sand-needed-to-meet-city-demand--HC/702585/>


HC: Take the bull by the horns

Times of India

BANGALORE: A division bench of the Karnataka High Court has adjourned the
hearing of the PIL filed by veteran freedom fighter HS Doreswamy and others
...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/HC-Take-the-bull-by-the-horns/articleshow/6811656.cms>


Father of Class 8 student killed on picnic moves HC

Hindustan Times

The police's failure to probe the death of his minor daughter under
mysterious circumstances has forced a father to knock on the doors of the
Bombay High ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Father-of-Class-8-student-killed-on-picnic-moves-HC/Article1-617885.aspx>

HC wants BMTC to look at route optimisation

Bangalore Mirror

But the retired HAL accounts manager is hoping that Monday's HC order will
change all that. A division bench headed by Chief Justice Jagadish Singh
Khehar ...

<http://www.bangaloremirror.com/article/10/2010102620101026070313647fb054e0c/HC-wants-BMTC-to-look-at-route-optimisation.html>

Plug loopholes in admission to pvt medical colleged: HC

Hindustan Times

The state government has one month to plug the loopholes in the admission
procedure of private medical colleges, which are transferring several seats
meant ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Plug-loopholes-in-admission-to-pvt-medical-colleged-HC/Article1-617888.aspx>


Delhi HC dismisses Rich Graviss's appeal over trademark "Whip Topping"

fnbnews.com

In what could be called a landmark judgement, a suit filed by the Rich
Graviss Products Pvt. Ltd, Pune, against the use of its registered
trademark "Whip ...

<http://www.fnbnews.com/article/detnews.asp?articleid=28559&sectionid=1>


Cop's monkey, caste discrimination excuse finds no favour with HC

Financial Express

New Delhi: Delhi Police head constable Jai Bhagwan Sharma will not have to
worry about monkeys anymore, at least while on duty. ...

<http://www.financialexpress.com/news/Cop-s-monkey--caste-discrimination-excuse-finds-no-favour-with-HC/701993/>

SC dismisses Mahesh Bhupathi plea for tax relief

Times of India

Not only that, the Bench refused to remove the stinging observation made by
the HC that the agreement for payment by the son to the father was a sham
...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/SC-dismisses-Mahesh-Bhupathi-plea-for-tax-relief/articleshow/6810557.cms>

Delhi HC stays DDA from seizing Emaar's full payment | Financal ...

By Finance Phd

Delhi High Court has stayed Delhi Development Authority (DDA) from seizing
Emaar?s Rs183 crore bank guarantee, reports CNBCTV18. View full post on
Moneycontrol Top Headlines.

<http://finance.alargespace.com/delhi-hc-stays-dda-from-seizing-emaars-full-payment/>

Court Verdict Published in Dailies: HC imposes cost of Rs.25000 on ...

By Selvam

HC imposes cost of Rs.25000 on Madras University. High Court imposes cost
of Rs.25000 on Madras University. Special Correspondent. CHENNAI: Coming
down heavily on the University of Madras for getting an M.L. answer sheet
revalued by an ...

<http://courtverdict.blogspot.com/2010/10/hc-imposes-cost-of-rs25000-on-madras.html>

HC raps UP govt over poor sewage management - Yahoo! India News

Allahabad, Oct 25 (PTI) The Allahabad High Court today rapped Uttar Pradesh
government for poor sewage management which was causing hurdles in
controlling ...

<http://in.news.yahoo.com/20/20101025/1416/tnl-hc-raps-up-govt-over-poor-sewage-man.html>

Thursday, October 21, 2010

LEGAL NEWS 21.10.2010

Lack of evidence kills another murder case in Mumbai

Daily News & Analysis

Deepak was arrested from the spot and was booked under section 302 (murder)
of the Indian Penal Code. The police also filed a chargesheet in court, ...

<http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_lack-of-evidence-kills-another-murder-case-in-mumbai_1455758>

Farmer pleads his own case, and wins it too

NDTV.com

Judge RL Wankhade convicted Azar under section 379 of the Indian Penal Code
(IPC), 1860, and ordered him to pay a fine of Rs5,000. ...

<http://www.ndtv.com/article/cities/pune-farmer-pleads-his-own-case-and-wins-it-too-61199>

PIL demands frisking of lawyers in Bombay high court be stopped

Daily News & Analysis

Place: Mumbai | Agency: PTI A veteran lawyer has filed a PIL in the Bombay
high court saying that police should not frisk the lawyers at the entrances
to ...

<http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_pil-demands-frisking-of-lawyers-in-bombay-high-court-be-stopped_1455588>

'Who`s the owner of Patwardhan ground?'

Times of India

The court`s orders came while hearing a PIL filed by Madan Thool who
opposed parking underneath flyovers in the city apprehending that the
vehicles under it ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Whos-the-owner-of-Patwardhan-ground/articleshow/6783724.cms>


NGO fined for offensive RTI queries to MCD

Times of India

NEW DELHI: In a rare instance of courts penalizing for RTI misuse, the
Delhi high court on Wednesday dismissed a PIL filed by an NGO on
Commonwealth Games ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/NGO-fined-for-offensive-RTI-queries-to-MCD/articleshow/6783187.cms>


11 reports on Konark temple conservation gather dust

Daily News & Analysis

The miscellaneous case arising out of a public interest litigation (PIL)
was filed in the vacation court of Justice BN Mohapatra and Justice BK Naik
by the ...

<http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_11-reports-on-konark-temple-conservation-gather-dust_1455384>

Games labour lost: Workers denied dues

Times of India

The Peoples Union for Democratic Rights (PUDR), which has carried out a
series of surveys at Games sites between 2009 and 2010 and is behind the
PIL on ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Games-labour-lost-Workers-denied-dues/articleshow/6783178.cms>

2G controversy: CBI makes no progress

Times of India
A fortnight ago when a PIL sought Supreme Court's intervention , to ensure
that the investigation did not go off track, the CBI sought six months more
...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/2G-controversy-CBI-makes-no-progress/articleshow/6784299.cms>

Delhi HC asks NSE to reply by Nov 1 in CCI case

Moneycontrol.com

Earlier, NSE had moved the Court seeking time to reply to director
general's report in the Competition Commission of India (CCI) case. ...

<http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/market-news/delhi-hc-asks-nse-to-reply-by-nov-1cci-case-_492700.html>

DLF projects come under CCI scanner

Times of India

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has asked HUDA to provide details
on three development projects after some flat owners accused the developer
of ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/gurgaon/DLF-projects-come-under-CCI-scanner/articleshow/6777227.cms>

Govt to placate RBI on bank mergers

Economic Times

Although the CCI became fully functional in May 2009, provisions relating
to clearance of mergers are yet to be notified. Currently, the regulator
only has ...

<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/banking/finance/banking/Govt-to-placate-RBI-on-bank-mergers/articleshow/6778259.cms>

Day after tantrum, Kasab stays away from camera

Indian Express

The Bombay High Court, on Tuesday, had asked the prison guards to ask if he
would like to attend the hearing through video-conferencing again after he
spat ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Day-after-tantrum--Kasab-stays-away-from-camera/700298/>

Bombay high court permits police inquiry against Shiv Sena rally organiser

Daily News & Analysis

... and Milind Vaidya, under the Bombay Police Act for exceeding the 50
decibel noise limit laid down by Bombay high court for the rally at Shivaji
Park. ...

<http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_bombay-high-court-permits-police-inquiry-against-shiv-sena-rally-organiser_1455754>

Supreme Court refuses to go easy on poacher

Hindustan Times

Sansar Chand was convicted and awarded a five-year sentence by the trial
court. This was upheld by the high court which also dismissed the revision
petition ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Supreme-Court-refuses-to-go-easy-on-poacher-/Article1-615554.aspx>

Hemant Karkare death: High court seeks commissioner's reply on conspiracy petition

Daily News & Analysis

The Bombay high court on Wednesday asked the commissioner of police to
reply to a petition based on conspiracy theories regarding the death of
former ...

<http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_reply-to-petitions-on-plot-to-kill-hemant-karkare-bombay-high-court-tells-top-cop_1455599>

CBI opposes Amit Shah's bail plea

Hindustan Times

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Wednesday opposed former Gujarat
minister Amit Shah's bail plea in the Gujarat High Court in the 2005
Sohrabuddin ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/CBI-opposes-Amit-Shah-s-bail-plea-/Article1-615557.aspx>

To get benefits of marriage, live-in relationships can't be just about sex

NDTV.com

The man in that relationship then appealed against that verdict in the
Madras High Court. However, the High Court ruled once again in the woman's
favour. ...

<http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/to-get-benefits-of-marriage-live-in-relationships-cant-be-just-about-sex-61303>

Ready Deshpande hall for old, disabled: High court

Times of India

NAGPUR: The Nagpur bench of Bombay high court, on Wednesday, directed the
PWD to fix handles at the Vasantrao Deshpande hall and at the state social
welfare ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Ready-Deshpande-hall-for-old-disabled-High-court/articleshow/6783706.cms>

High Court's landmark verdict on car imports

The Bombay High Court has recently passed an order which will definitely
help in the prevention of illegal imports of all-terrain vehicles, MUVs and
superbikes into the country.

<http://vehicle.ezinemark.com/high-court-s-landmark-verdict-on-car-imports-16b95a98206.html>

SC tells BCCI-Modi to negotiate

Zee News

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday said that the ongoing legal battle
between ex IPL commissioner Lalit Modi and the Board of Control for Cricket
in ...

<http://cricket.zeenews.com/fullstory.aspx?nid=32873>

SC blames Chinese demand for poaching of tigers in India

Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday blamed the huge demand for tiger
parts in China as the major reason for the thriving poaching syndicates run
by ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/SC-blames-Chinese-demand-for-poaching-of-tigers-in-India/articleshow/6781860.cms>

Investigating officer's evidence reliable: SC

Times of India

NEW DELHI: In a much needed boost to the morale of police, SC on Wednesday
ruled that evidence given by the investigating officer, even when most
witnesses ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Investigating-officers-evidence-reliable-SC/articleshow/6783472.cms>

Motorola can be charged in cheating case, says SC

Financial Express

While holding that the high court “clearly exceeded” its jurisdiction
in quashing the criminal proceedings, an SC bench comprising Justices B
Sudershan ...

<http://www.financialexpress.com/news/Motorola-can-be-charged-in-cheating-case--says-SC/700377/>

SC panel chief calls for quota in private sector

The Hindu

The National Commission for Scheduled Castes has urged the Central
government to initiate affirmative action in providing reservations to the
deprived ...

<http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article840144.ece>

Bar exam SC writ adjourned to 25 October again for notice service

By Neha Chauhan

The Supreme Court writ petitions in the bar exam has been postponed again,
this time to 25 October, following no notices having been served on
respondents.

<http://www.legallyindia.com/201010201427/Law-schools/bar-exam-sc-writ-adjourned-to-25-october-again-for-notice-service>

Failed by NU, passed by high court

Times of India

However, the judiciary, like numerous times, came to her rescue on
Wednesday. A division bench of justices Sharad Bobde and Mridula Bhatkar
while disposing ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Failed-by-NU-passed-by-high-court/articleshow/6783697.cms>

What about protection for MFIs? asks HC

Times of India

HYDERABAD: The AP High Court on Wednesday asked the state government to
explain as to what protective measures it envisaged for the micro finance
...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/What-about-protection-for-MFIs-asks-HC/articleshow/6783161.cms>

HC asks petitioners to go to Shunglu panel

Times of India

HC advised him to file related documents before the committee looking into
the graft allegations, and said he could approach the court after the
probe.

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/HC-asks-petitioners-to-go-to-Shunglu-panel/articleshow/6783366.cms>

HC orders action against judicial officers, cops for misuse of powers

Indian Express

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has ruled that keeping an innocent person
in police custody by misusing the powers is an offence and those guilty
should be ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/HC-orders-action-against-judicial-officers--cops-for-misuse-of-powers/700333/>



Del. HC suggests shelters for destitute women; seeks govt, response

Law et al. News

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday while hearing a suo motu case regarding
death of a destitute women who died after giving birth to a girl child in a
...

<http://www.lawetalnews.com/NewsDetail.asp?newsid=2552>

HC tells courts not to release 'jugaads'

Times of India

JAIPUR: The Rajasthan High Court on Wednesday directed all lower courts not
to release 'jugaads' (locally made illegal motor vehicles) seized by the
...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/HC-tells-courts-not-to-release-jugaads/articleshow/6784191.cms>


Setback for govt in HC complex case

Times of India

PANAJI: The high court of Bombay at Goa recently dismissed a review
application filed by the state government challenging an earlier order
passed by the ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Setback-for-govt-in-HC-complex-case/articleshow/6784331.cms>


HC seeks affidavit on polythene ban

Times of India

ALLAHABAD: The Allahabad high court on Wednesday asked the state government
to file an affidavit on the issuance of the notification regarding ban on
the ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/HC-seeks-affidavit-on-polythene-ban/articleshow/6783326.cms>


HC stays Centre's notification on labour

Times of India

CHENNAI: A Central notification, providing for the appointment of labour
department officials as presiding officers of labour courts and industrial
...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/TNN20labourdocHC-stays-Centres-notification-on-labour/articleshow/6783310.cms>


HC dismisses plea of Emaar Hills

Express Buzz

HYDERABAD: Justice NV Ramana of the AP High Court on Wednesday dismissed a
writ plea filed by Emaar Hills Township Pvt Ltd challenging an order made
by the ...

<http://expressbuzz.com/cities/hyderabad/hc-dismisses-plea-of-emaar-hills/216825.html>


YMCA circulates audit report after HC fiat

Times of India

CHENNAI: Thanks to the timely intervention of the Madras high court, the
Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) management circulated an internal
audit ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/YMCA-circulates-audit-report-after-HC-fiat/articleshow/6783318.cms>


HC restrains CSMMU from construction near Bara Imambara

Times of India

LUCKNOW: The High Court on Wednesday directed the Chhatrapati Shahuji
Maharaj Medical University (CSMMU) not to carry out any construction
activity within ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/HC-restrains-CSMMU-from-construction-near-Bara-Imambara/articleshow/6783408.cms>

Lawyers' ultimatum to govt on HC bench

Times of India

GUNTUR: The agitating lawyers issued an ultimatum to the state government
to act by October 25 on their plea for a separate High Court bench in
Guntur even ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Lawyers-ultimatum-to-govt-on-HC-bench/articleshow/6783162.cms>



We've no info of judicial meet, says HC

Times of India

On Tuesday this week, Agarwal filed an appeal before the HC registrar
seeking details of the meet, cost incurred and list of judges from India
who attended ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/Weve-no-info-of-judicial-meet-says-HC/articleshow/6783124.cms>


HC strikes a blow for property buyers

Times of India

MUMBAI: In an important order, the Bombay high court on Wednesday gave its
nod to the disputed status of land being mentioned in the property records.
...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/HC-strikes-a-blow-for-property-buyers/articleshow/6783060.cms>


HC admits contempt plea against temple EO

Times of India

HYDERABAD: Justice Nooty Ramamohan Rao of the AP High Court on Wednesday
admitted a contempt case and summoned Vijay Kumar, the executive officer of
the ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/HC-admits-contempt-plea-against-temple-EO/articleshow/6783242.cms>


HC summons senior cop over lifer's plea

Times of India

MUMBAI: The Bombay high court on Wednesday directed the additional
director-general of police (prisons) to remain present in court on
Thursday. ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/HC-summons-senior-cop-over-lifers-plea/articleshow/6783100.cms>


Liquidator to take over Pyramid Saimira assets: Madras HC

Moneycontrol.com

The Madras high court on September 3 has passed an order that a provisional
liquidator will take over the assets of Pyramid Saimira. ...

<http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/cnbc-tv18-comments/liquidator-to-take-over-pyramid-saimira-assets-madras-hc_492836.html>


Decide on TMB share transfers by Feb-end, Bombay HC tells RBI

Sify

Till the decision is made, the HC said, TMB cannot call for any general
meeting or take any major policy decision. This means the bank’s
88th AGM, ...

<http://sify.com/finance/decide-on-tmb-share-transfers-by-feb-end-bombay-hc-tells-rbi-news-banking-kkvbadicbic.html>

HC asks govt file affidavit by Oct 23 in Qayoom's case

Kashmir Dispatch

Srinagar, October 19: Jammu and Kashmir High Court Tuesday directed the
government to file a counter affidavit 'positively' by Friday in the habeas
corpus ...

<http://www.kashmirdispatch.com/ShowStory.asp?NewsID=2952&CategoryID=2>

hc disposes arun bhatia s petition

SamayLive

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday disposed the petition of former Indian
Administration Service (IAS) officer Arun Bhatia, seeking an inquiry into
alleged ...

<http://english.samaylive.com/regional-news/national-capital-region-news/676475772/hc-disposes-arun-bhatia-rsquo-s-petition.html>


Get a certificate that litigation is necessary, HC tells Govt

IBNLive.com

PTI | 10:10 PM,Oct 20,2010 Mumbai, Oct 20 (PTI) In a significant order,
Bombay High Court has asked India Security Press and two other
government-run ...

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/get-a-certificate-that-litigation-is-necessary-hc-tells-govt/431081.html>

CAT bars GMCH head from making ACR

Indian Express

The Chandigarh Bench of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has
restrained Dr Raj Bahadur, Director of Government Medical College and
Hospital ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/CAT-bars-GMCH-head-from-making-ACR/700434/>

Male SSC officers allege 'reverse gender bias' in IAF

Times of India

NEW DELHI: Alleging "reverse gender bias", 13 male short service commission
(SSC) officers have approached the Armed Forces Tribunal against the Indian
Air ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/-Male-SSC-officers-allege-reverse-gender-bias-in-IAF/articleshow/6782574.cms>


Tribunal rejects Rath's plea in Sukna land scam case

Economic Times

NEW DELHI: The Armed Forces Tribunal today dismissed Lt Gen PK Rath's plea
seeking the quashing of charges levelled against him in the ongoing court
martial ...

<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/Tribunal-rejects-Raths-plea-in-Sukna-land-scam-case/articleshow/6780174.cms>

CWC asks cops to probe child's abduction

Indian Express

The CWC's directive came in after police reportedly showed reluctance to
probe the issue under the pretext that the child was an orphan and was
taken care ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/CWC-asks-cops-to-probe-child-s-abduction/700295/>